Leaving a Career at Google to Find the Missing Dimension of Life with Carolina Lasso

Episode 94. At first the definition of success can seem pretty easy, but over time what success means to each of can change. Sometimes to get it we also have to change the path.

In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Carolina Lasso, a seasoned marketer with a prominent career at Google. Carolina shares her journey from burning out at Google to discovering her true purpose, which led her to become an author and a purpose coach.

They delve into her early career, her experience with mental health challenges, and her subsequent quest for a meaningful life. The conversation covers the concept of success, societal expectations, individual purpose, and the transformative power of helping others.

Carolina also discusses her latest book, 'The Purpose Reset,' co-authored with colleagues, and its focus on finding purpose at individual, team, and organizational levels. They wrap up with practical advice on integrating purpose into everyday life and the importance of authentic self-reflection.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:23 Meet Carolina Lasso: From Google to Purpose
• 01:37 Carolina's Journey: From Burnout to Purpose
• 04:07 The Meaning of Success and Personal Fulfillment
• 09:18 The Turning Point: Panic Attacks and Self-Discovery
• 11:54 Writing 'The Purpose Reset' and Its Impact
• 16:31 Purpose in Work and Life: A Balanced Approach
• 23:44 The Helpers High: Why Helping Others Feels Good
• 25:31 Maslow's Hierarchy and Finding Fulfillment
• 27:29 Balancing Corporate Ambitions with Personal Purpose
• 29:08 The Importance of Authentic Living
• 31:24 A Near-Death Experience and Its Lessons
• 34:46 The Power of Reflection and Legacy
• 37:53 Connecting Through Success and Purpose
• 38:46 The Role of Risk in Personal Growth
• 42:45 Final Thoughts and How to Connect